Briggs & Stratton 203721GS - Manual (Page 5)

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WARNING
Spraying flammable or combustible liquids can
cause fire or explosion.
Compressor produces sparks during operation,
which can ignite flammable or combustible
vapors.
• DO NOT spray flammable or combustible liquids while smoking,
near sparks, open flames, pilot lights, any ignition source, or in
confined areas.
• Spray in an open, well ventilated area at least 20 feet
(6.1 meters) away from compressor or other ignition source.
WARNING
Failure to read and follow instructions in
Operator’s Manual can result in death, bodily
injury and / or property damage.
• Before using this product, read this Operator’s Manual and
follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions listed.
• Make this manual available to other users of this equipment.
WARNING
Hidden internal tank corrosion can cause violent
explosion leading to severe injury and / or
property damage.
Exceeding pressure rating of attachments or
inflatables can cause severe injury and / or
property damage.
Tampering with or removing ASME Safety Valve
can cause explosion leading to severe injury
and / or property damage.
• DRAIN TANK after every 4 hours of use or daily by opening
drain fitting(s) and tilting compressor to empty accumulated
water.
• DO NOT modify or repair tank in any way.
• DO NOT adjust pressure greater than maximum rating of
attachments or inflatables.
• DO NOT tamper with or remove ASME Safety Valve. Check
ASME Safety Valve by pulling ring before each use. ASME
Safety Valve has been set to maximum safe rating.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat / gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of air
compressor including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate air compressor ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even
if windows and doors are open.
WARNING
Compressed air is not breathable and can cause
bodily injury.
Some paints or solvents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
• DO NOT use compressed air for breathing.
• Always use NIOSH respirator approved for your application
when spraying.
• Read all instructions with respirator so you are certain it will
provide necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
Operating air compressor and tubing are HOT
and can cause burns.
• DO NOT touch compressor or tubing.
• Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• NEVER pull starter cord without first opening start valve to
release pressure.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.